Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

Kennesaw State University is searching for a talented individual to join the Internal Audit Division. This position is responsible for planning, performing, and reporting on complex financial, operational, and compliance audits.

Responsibilities

• Plans, leads, and executes operational, compliance, financial, and special audit engagements with limited supervision, ensuring objectives, scope, timelines, and deliverables are achieved independently.
• Serves as a project lead for assigned audits, coordinating tasks, monitoring timelines, and guiding and reviewing staff auditors' work to ensure quality and timely completion.
• Supports and participates in investigative activities, including data analysis, review of records, interviews, documentation evaluation, and other fact-finding procedures to assist in resolving allegations, concerns, or identified risks.
• Develops, refines, and executes risk-based audit programs, testing methodologies, and procedures to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive audit workpapers in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards), departmental policies, and professional auditing practices.
• Documents business processes, risks, controls, and audit results through narratives, process flows, risk-control matrices, and other audit documentation, clearly identifying control strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provides regular updates to Internal Audit Division leadership regarding the status, progress, risks, and outcomes of audits, investigations, and special projects, proactively identifying and addressing issues that may impact project objectives or timelines.
• Identifies, evaluates, and communicates practical recommendations that enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen internal controls, improve compliance, reduce risk, and increase organizational efficiency.
• Prepares clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that effectively communicate observations, risk implications, root causes, and actionable recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Presents audit results, risk assessments, and recommendations to departmental leadership, University management, and other stakeholders, fostering constructive dialogue and accountability.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced audit staff by sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance on audit methodologies, and promoting adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced audit staff by sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance on audit methodologies, and promoting adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced audit staff by sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance on audit methodologies, and promoting adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• Serves as a resource and mentor to less experienced audit staff by sharing technical knowledge, providing guidance on audit methodologies, and promoting adherence to professional standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of related audit (internal and/or external), investigations, or compliance experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred: Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.
• Preferred: CPA, CFE, CIA, and/or CISA certification(s).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills.
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills.
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette.

Benefits

The proposed salary range is $86,400 to $96,000. Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!